Overcast

Overcast
For other uses, see Overcast (disambiguation).
A completely overcast sky

Overcast or overcast weather, as defined by the World Meteorological Organization, is the meteorological condition of clouds obscuring all of the sky.[1] Overcast, written as "OVC" in the METAR observation, is reported when the cloud cover is observed to equal eight oktas (eighths).[1]

Sometimes clouds can be different colors such as black or white, but the word usually refers to grey.[citation needed] In some cases, it can be impossible to see distinct borders of clouds or the sky may be covered by a single type of cloud, such as stratus and the whole sky will be a dull white.

Periods of overcast weather can range from a few hours to several days. Overcast weather can also affect people suffering from seasonal affective disorder.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Aerodrome Weather Report - World Meteorological Organization



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